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Plumtree Run Headwaters Daylighting

  • Location: Harford County, MD
  • Completion Date: October 2013

The Plumtree Run Headwaters Daylighting project offered a unique opportunity to restore a headwater system in an urbanized environment. In the 1950’s, the headwater areas of Plumtree Run, which reportedly contained extensive wetland areas, were developed into housing and commercial uses. The result was a network of storm sewers that culminated into a culvert beneath Plumtree Park. The culverted stream provided no water quality or habitat benefits, and added to flooding issues is adjacent residential areas.

Ecotone worked in concert with the Town of Bel Air and Harford Soil Conservation District to remove the culvert a restore a free-flowing stream through the park. Approximately 670 linear feet of natural stream channel was created to exist within a forested buffer. Additionally, 7,000 square feet of fringe wetland were restored within the buffer corridor.

Design challenges including dealing with unmanaged storm flows from upslope areas, public safety, continued recreational use of the park, flooding issues, and utility constraints. The restoration of a natural stream system was a major element of overall park renovation plan and the success of the project was bolstered by the efforts of all project stakeholders, including the Town of Bel Air Planning Department, Harford Soil Conservation District, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Harford County Public Schools, and Upper Western Shore Tributary Team.


PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
  • Headwater Stream and Wetland Restoration
  • Provided Water Quality Improvement Credits for the Town of Bel Air
  • Required Public-Private Partnership

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Exposed culvert prior to construction. 
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Tubeling installation along stone toe during construction. 
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Daylighted stream post showing successful vegetation.

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